Vocabulary • Ch 2 - Lord of the Flies • Context Clues

The news of the earthquake struck a grave tone across the nation.

 

What does the word 'grave' mean?

• To explain or understand the meaning of something

• A long, angry speech or rant

• A place where people are buried

• Happening without planning or forethought

She used sign language to convey her message to the deaf audience.

 

What does the word 'convey' mean?

• To feel or show contempt or disapproval

• To pay attention and listen carefully

• Someone who dies for their beliefs

• To make known or communicate something

The speaker gesticulated wildly to emphasize her point.

 

What does the word 'gesticulate' mean?

• Loud and chaotic noise or commotion

• To pay attention and listen carefully

• To feel or show contempt or disapproval

• To use hand movements to communicate

The rope was pulled taut, ensuring the tents would not collapse.

 

What does the word 'taut' mean?

• Happening without planning or forethought

• Stretched or pulled tight

• To feel or show contempt or disapproval

• To pay attention and listen carefully

She struggled to interpret the meaning of the ancient symbols.

 

What does the word 'interpret' mean?

• To make someone do something

• To make it harder to do something

• To explain or understand the meaning of something

• Very happy and excited